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Foundation Course 1

This 60 hour course is designed to explore yoga in more depth than you would get in an average class. It includes practical and theoretical work on the eight limbs of Patanjali's Yogasutras Chapter Two e.g. asana, pranayama, concentration, and meditation as well as topics such as the history of Yoga, and the different paths and schools of yoga.

It is intended for students who would like to develop their knowledge of yoga further and also for those wanting to train as teachers to provide them with the basics and and introduction to our diploma course.

Current courses listed:

  • Cheshire

    March 2012: Nantwich

    Foundation 1 course (subject to approval). Ten, 6 hour Saturday meetings between March – October 2012, covering the standard syllabus plus structure and alignment, A&P, Yoga Styles, Ayurveda, pranic channels, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali. Acton Parish Hall CW5 8LE near Nantwich. Details and application form contact Rick Calligaro (DP, BWY NW Treasurer)
    Contact: Rick Calligaro, Tel: 01270 625042.
    Email: Contact
  • March 2012: Stockport

    BWY FOUNDATION COURSE - LEVEL 1
    March 2012 - December 2012 in Stockport.
    The course is suitable for those with at least 2 years practise of Yoga and wish to develop their studies further. It is also an ideal preparation for those who wish to train as Yoga teachers. The 60 hour course covers asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting and Yoga philosophy. Held in a modern studio in Stockport, close to transport links, the location is suitable for students travelling from Derbyshire, Cheshire and the Greater Manchester area. For further details and an application form contact:
    Contact: Maureen Anderson, Tel: 07775870736.
    Email: Contact
  • Devon

    March 2012: Exeter

    Certified BWY Foundation course, Level 1.
    Central Exeter, EX1, starting in February 2012 (Late applications will be added until the end of March).
    Meet 1st Sunday of the month for 10 months.
    Cost £480 (inc. course registration- £60)

    Course tutor: Andrea Durant.

    Contained within a relaxed, but professional atmosphere, this course is designed for those who want to expand  their knowledge of the history, philosophy and practical techniques that underpin yoga. Also for those wishing to develop a personal practice in order to cultivate 'awareness', illuminating who we are, where we are, what our true intentions are and how we realise that potential. A perfect stepping stone to teacher training. For more information, please leave a message on 01392-479082

    Contact: Andrea Durant, Tel: 01392-479082.
    Email: Contact
  • Dorset

    September 2012: Dorset

    FOUNDATION COURSE 1   From the perspective of the Five Elements. Monthly from September 2012.  Integrating the techniques and philosophies of yoga and inviting you to deeper understanding.  We meet monthly for ten months in rural Dorset. Introduction morning  8th September.  For more information: or for more about Isabelle go to www.yogasadhana.co.uk
    Contact: Isabelle Taylor, Tel: 01305 837283, http://www.yogasadhana.co.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • East Sussex

    June 2012: Seaford (between Brighton and Eastbourne)

    BWY FAST TRACK FOUNDATION COURSE LEVEL 1. Starting June 2012. (10 meetings within 6 months) in SEAFORD, (South Coast Road, between Brighton/Eastbourne). Send a medium First Class stamped addressed envelope for information pack to: Janet Bond, (Diploma Course Tutor), 80 Court Farm Road, NEWHAVEN, East Sussex, BN9 9DY. For advice/guidance call:
    Contact: Janet Bond, Tel: 01273 512 306.
    Email: Contact
  • East Yorkshire

    October 2012: Hull

    Develop a deeper understanding of yoga and/or gain a useful foundation for teacher training.
    After an induction day, the ten day course commences on 13th October 2012 and ends May 2013. It involves eight full days at a venue in Hull and a two day weekend retreat in North Yorkshire.
    Contact:
    Contact: Pauline Coyle, http://eastyorkshireyoga.weebly.com..
    Email: Contact
  • Hampshire North

    September 2012: Hampshire North

    BWY Foundation Course 1  SEPTEMBER 2012.  For students wishing to deepen their knowledge of yoga and/or prepare to teach. Students need two or more years experience of yoga with an approved teacher and require BWY membership.
    We will meet one Sunday a month until early July 2013.
    Contact:

    Contact: Jane Roberson, Tel: 01256 762891, .
    Email: Contact
  • Hereford And Worcester

    April 2012: Crowle

    Foundation Course Level 1 April 2012 Sunday meetings Crowle WR7 4AX, close to J6-M5 yet rural peaceful location.  Wonderful opportunity to deepen your yoga experience  or as a step towards the teaching diploma. Some of the asana practice will be taught using Mukunda Stile's vinyasas of Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy.  Contact:
    Contact: Shakti Bhakti/Helen Barker , Tel: 01386 870359 .
    Email: Contact
  • Kent

    March 2012: Dover

    FOUNDATION COURSE 1 starting in March.  Location Dover, Kent.  Ideal for those wanting to extend their knowledge of Yoga or prepare for teacher training.  Held over Sat/Sun dates until October.  If you have 2 year experience with approved teacher, then contact:
    Contact: Caroline Purvey, Tel: 07974081496.
    Email: Contact
  • March 2012: Tunbridge Wells

    BWY FOUNDATION COURSE LEVEL 1  starting  Tunbridge Wells, March 2012 to December 2012. Ten monthly Saturday sessions  .For students who wish to deepen their knowledge / practice of yoga and /or prepare for teacher training.Students must have two years experence with an approved teacher. Contact Tutor
    Contact: Christa Gaskell.
    Email: Contact
  • June 2012: Canterbury

    June 2012 Canterbury
    Foundation course 1 from June 2012 - March 2013. Introductory morning April 21st. Monthly Saturday meetings in a beautiful purpose built yoga studio. A wonderful chance to deepen your knowledge of yoga and ideal preparation for those considering teacher training.More information at
    www.canterburyyoga.co.uk  Contact:
    Contact: Cora Kemball-Cook, Tel: 01227 780488, http://www.canterburyyoga.co.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • Merseyside

    March 2012: Rainhill

    March 2012 to December 2012 in Rainhill.
    Held one Sunday a month in a gorgeous venue close to M62 and all transport links. The 60 hour course will cover asana, pranayama, mudra, meditation, chanting, relaxation, the history and philosophy of yoga in depth. Suitable for those with a minimum of two years practice, it is an ideal course for those willing to deepen their knowledge, or those looking to go on and teach. For further details, please contact:
    Contact: Jackie Quayle , Tel: 07939 568999.
    Email: Contact
  • North London & City

    April 2012: Central London

    A BWY Foundation Course 1 starting in Central London (EC1) in April 2012 with Mara Musso and finishing in November. Ten sunday sessions will be spread out over the 7 months (with no meetings in August). A minimum of 2 years' yoga practice is required supported by your teacher's reference. For an information pack please e-mail:
    Contact: Mara Musso.
    Email: Contact
  • May 2012: Tufnell Park

    BWY FOUNDATION COURSE 1
    with SUSANNAH HOFFMAN. May 2012-Dec 2012. Cost £525. 10x Saturdays from 10-5 held in Tufnell Park N7 OHJ.
    For all details contact:
    Contact: Susannahh Hoffman.
    Email: Contact
  • June 2012: Yoga Junction

    BWY FOUNDATION LEVEL 1
    TARIK DERVISH
    Starting June 23rd
    11 days over 6 weekends
    Yoga Junction in Crouch End
    Cost: £550 (plus admin fees)
    My Foundation courses are an excellent preparation for BWY Teacher Training courses and ideal for going deeper into your practice and learning more about Yoga Philosophy, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha and my speciality Ayurveda. The course is roughly 50/50 Theory and practice. Info:
    Contact: Tarik Dervish, Tel: 07951 046 592, http://www.yogawell.co.uk .
    Email: Contact
  • North Yorkshire

    September 2012: York

    FOUNDATION COURSE LEVEL 1       Starting September 2012. Monthly Saturday meetings in York. An excellent way to deepen practice and understanding of yoga. Enjoy personal development and the support of like-minded souls or use as an excellent preparation for yoga teacher training. Experienced tutor. Contact 
    Contact: Jayadhara / Jane Cluley, Tel: 07906 652669, http://www.yogandshiatsu.org.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • Northumberland

    May 2012: Ovingham

    Northumberland BWY Foundation Course 1
    Join likeminded people to deepen your knowledge and practice of Yoga. This is a fun and interesting practical course . It  can also be used as a stepping-stone to the   teacher training Diploma Course fee £460 Bimonthly weekend meetings May 2012 to Jan 2013 .in Ovingham Contact:
    Contact: Alison Hogy, Tel: 01661 836089.
    Email: Contact
  • Nottinghamshire

    May 2012: Hoveringham

    BWY FOUNDATION COURSE 1
    Hoveringham NG14 7JP
    Tutor: Mandy Keast- Southall
    10 Sundays monthly, starting May 2012.
    An opportunity to study the philosophy and theory of Yoga and deepen your personal  practice.
    The course is also a good preparation for taking the teaching diploma.
    For further details contact:
    Contact: Mandy Keast-Southall, Tel: 01636 830218.
    Email: Contact
  • Warwickshire

    September 2012: Stonleigh Village Hall

    September 2012 to April 2013.  Meetings Saturday mornings every 2-3 weeks, in Stoneleigh Village Hall, a quiet location just SW of Coventry with excellent motorway lionks.
    This will be Angie's 7th level 1 course and as she teaches level 2, philosophy courses and other days there is plenty of further progresssion.  Email for details:

    Contact: Angie Blowers.
    Email: Contact
  • West London

    March 2012: Kingston Upon Thames

    Lovely new location near Kingston Upon Thames in South West London. Spread over 10 Sundays from March 4th to October 21st 2012 your tutor is Louise Cashin. For students with at least 2 years regular Yoga practise looking to deepen their understanding in all aspects of Yoga. Details on website.

    Contact: Louise Cashin, Tel: 07968 187008, http://www.yoga-yoga.co.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • Wiltshire

    September 2012: Devizes

    WILTSHIRE
    BWY Foundation Course Level 1 with Debby Wilkinson. From September 2012 to June 2013. For those students wishing to deepen their knowledge of yoga and for those considering teacher training.  Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years yoga experience before starting the course. Meetings will be held on one Saturday per month at the new purpose built White Horse Yoga Centre in Devizes.  For further details please visit www.whitehorseyoga.co.uk, or contact:
    Contact: Debby Wilkinson, Tel: 01380 816844, http://www.whitehorseyoga.co.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • Foundation Course by Distance Learning

    for those having difficulty finding a Foundation Course locally at the right time.

    The course follows the BWY Foundation Course syllabus.

    Course material is delivered initially in hard copy format. There is also supporting material of CD's, and video clips via a dedicated page on Facebook.

    Practice sheets are sent and returned back on line.

    If you are wishing to proceed on to Diploma Teacher Training, then first ascertain the dates for upcoming Diploma courses in your area.

    There are 10 assignments, spread over 12 months. One or two course dates per year.

    The course 12/R2/FC30 starting in February, is now full.

    The next course 12/R2/FC31 will begin in the summer.

    The last date for Application for this course will be June 1st 2012.

    The Application process is in three stages, with no commitment. There is email and phone contact during this time.

    LOOK FIRST at www.yogapam.me.uk for more information.

    EMAIL yogapam@aol.com for further contact or request a form to be down loaded for you to register an initial interest.

    CRITERIA - evidence of a minimum of two years regular attendance in a yoga class. This refers typically to a class or classes of one and a half hours or more with a varied programme of progression. Drop in 45 minute or 1 hour classes will not usually meet the criteria in hours or progression.

    Contact: Pam Horton - Distance Learning Officer, www.yogapam.me.uk.
    Email: Contact
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